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Little Gourmets
We love to cook in our house. And my children love to eat. Introducing the art of cooking is definitely a must for any budding chef, and here are some places to do that in Boston. Create A Cook. Located in Needham, this cooking school just for kids has classes for children aged 3 through 11+. The Petit Fours, or preschooler crowd, are introduced to cooking and baking activities with a ... Read more >
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Kitchen Crafts
It's a grey Monday but even though there's no sunshine, a day of rain doesn't have to be boring. Forget the mall, have a ton of fun without leaving the comfort of your kitchen! With a little imagination, and a tip or two, you and your preschoolers will be cooking and crafting away in no time! Peanut Butter Play - Dough 18 ounces peanut butter 6 Tbsp's honey Chocolate chips Nonfat dry ... Read more >
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Snack Time!
Snack time used to mean milk and cookies, but not anymore! Kids these days are so sophisticated, they make snack time an activity unto itself! Here are a few fun ideas for our little foodies-in-training: In our house, our children have a choice of two beverages: milk or water. It is my opinion that juice offers nothing but empty calories and a belly too full to eat healthy foods. While the ... Read more >
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Let's Play Chef!
I love to cook and I often get my children involved in the kitchen, even if it's just to lick the spoon or shake the sprinkles. So you can imagine my interest when, while researching for a recent post entitled Little Gourmets, I came across Katie Norton, owner of Let's Play Chef!, a company that teaches cooking to children and adults, in their own home. Katie informed me know that ... Read more >
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Halloween Treats
The moment October rolls around, I get that craving. That need for something sweet and salty, maybe a little creamy and rich. That just about covers every sweet I can think of, but it does my waistline and my kids' appetites no good to start indulging that sweet tooth so far in advance of Trick or Treating. But if you're looking for a sweet treat to kick that craving and an activity that'll ... Read more >
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Jill Notkin
Jill is a thirty-something mom to two little girls, Alexandra & Sabrina and wife to Mike. A native Montrealer currently residing in Boston, Jill spends her days going to the park and to playgroups, running an e-boutique, www.alexcaseybaby.com, and contributing to the blogosphere at The Daily Grind. Prior to her domestic and working mom days, she sold semiconductors (what's a semiconductor?)....Read more >
Wise Words About the Comforts of a Great Book
The lives of grown-ups and children alike are filled with ups and downs. In general, the little ones cycle through their joys and miseries more rapidly and far more expressively (read loudly). But we all need a bit of comfort now and then, don't we? ...Read more >
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